The vandalism included "satanic statements" and "statements and threats that were ... considered hate-related," Garcia said, but he wouldn't provide details. The crime, which occurred the night of Sept. 9, caused about $1,000 worth of damage.

Vargas was arrested Sept. 27 and later charged by the Santa Clara County district attorney's office with felony hate crimes, Garcia said. A Mormon church was hit by vandals on Aug. 30 and a Catholic one on Sept. 23, but police don't believe those incidents are related to the Oak Grove case.

Anyone with information on any of the incidents should contact Detective Jose Uribe or Detective Norene Marinelli at (408) 277-4781. With anonymous tips, call (408) 947-7867.